Best 2 Buffalo Tofu Bites Recipes
Buffalo tofu bites are a delicious and easy-to-make vegan alternative to traditional buffalo chicken wings. Made with simple ingredients, buffalo tofu bites have a crispy breading, tender center, and a spicy, tangy buffalo sauce that's sure to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a game-day snack, an appetizer, a main course, or a healthy and satisfying meal, buffalo tofu bites are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER VEGAN BUFFALO TOFU BITES
Tofu is breaded and air-fried then tossed in buffalo sauce for vegan buffalo wings to cure your spicy fix without oil. Freezing the tofu gives it a chewy texture that makes this snack just that much better. Serve with fresh veggies and vegan ranch dressing.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 8h40m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove tofu block from the package and discard liquid. Wrap tofu in cheesecloth, place on a plate, and cover with a heavy pot until remaining liquid has been squeezed out, about 10 minutes. Remove the cheesecloth and cut tofu into 20 1-inch, bite-sized pieces. Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove tofu from freezer and thaw on paper towels or a dry cheesecloth. Pat dry.
- While tofu is thawing, put cornstarch into a resealable plastic bag. Pour rice milk into a small bowl.
- Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place tofu into the bag with the cornstarch, seal, and shake to coat the tofu pieces completely. Remove tofu pieces and dredge each piece in rice milk.
- Place bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and pepper in the resealable plastic bag with the cornstarch residue; shake until well mixed. Place each piece of tofu, one at a time, back in the bag with the bread crumbs. Shake the bag until tofu piece is completely coated, tap gently to shake off excess, and place tofu on a wire rack while you repeat with remaining tofu pieces.
- Add coated tofu to the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket to loosen the pieces. Cook for another 3 minutes or until browned.
- Place 1/3 cup buffalo sauce in a bowl, add cooked tofu bites, and toss to coat. Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over tofu and continue tossing to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 243.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BUFFALO TOFU BITES
This is another recipe I adapted to be vegan from the Healthy Cooking Class I took over Winter Break. Original recipe used chicken tenders. I really like this recipe because of all the whole grains and seeds that were incorperated into the breading mixture, and the fact that they were baked instead of fried. The chef who created the recipe did not use exact mesurements, so the dry spices that are added to the breading mixture are my own measurements and are all marked "to taste". The chef was also a big fan of the Kashi brand whole grain crackers, but those are NOT vegan. I substituted Wasa wholegrain crackers instead.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the pressed tofu block into bite sized cubes, place in a bowl, and cover with the hot sauce.
- Let marinate in the fridge at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- For the breading: In a blender or food processor, mix together the panko, crackers and flax seeds.
- Season to taste with the garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Remove tofu cubes from the hot sauce and place in the breading mixture, coating all sides evenly.
- Place the breaded cubes on a sprayed sheet pan and cook in a pre-heated 375-degree oven for 18-20 minutes, or until crispy. Serve hot with some cucumbers, carrots, and celery sticks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.9, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 1508.4, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12
Tips:
- Choose the right tofu. For the best results, use firm or extra-firm tofu. These types of tofu will hold their shape better when you're frying them. If you use soft or silken tofu, it will likely break apart.
- Press the tofu before cooking. This will help to remove excess water and make the tofu more crispy. To press the tofu, wrap it in a few layers of paper towels and place it on a plate. Place another plate on top of the tofu and weigh it down with something heavy, such as a can of beans or a heavy skillet. Let the tofu press for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
- Use a nonstick skillet. This will help to prevent the tofu from sticking to the pan. If you don't have a nonstick skillet, you can grease the pan with a little bit of oil.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When you're frying the tofu, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the tofu to steam instead of fry, and it will make it soggy. Fry the tofu in batches if necessary.
- Cook the tofu until it's crispy. The tofu should be cooked until it's golden brown and crispy on all sides. This will usually take about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve the tofu immediately. Buffalo tofu bites are best served immediately after they're cooked. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Buffalo tofu bites are a delicious and easy-to-make vegan appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or game days. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty bites that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a fun and flavorful vegan dish, give buffalo tofu bites a try!
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